Harry has known the couple since the early 2000s when he was dating his then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy (39). But over time, his relationship with Tania and Mike evolved into something quite special. Tania, in particular, shares an extraordinarily close connection with the prince - so close that he affectionately calls her "Mom". "It just felt right," Harry once revealed about this warm term of endearment. About the couple he said, "They and Mike were the first people to appreciate my wildness, everything that grief and paparazzi had not destroyed. They were outraged that others wanted to extinguish this last remnant, that they wanted to lock me up." Especially now, as Harry faces setbacks both privately and professionally, Tania plays a crucial role: she supports him, gives him courage and helps him find his way back to himself.
For Harry, Botswana is more than just a destination – it is a place of security. An insider reports: "It was precisely the right moment for the prince to take a little break and find complete peace." Away from the headlines, criticisms and conflicts, Harry returns to his roots here and regains his strength. Mike and Tania are far more than friends to him – they are his "second family", standing by him in times of need. While the world speculates about his life, this retreat offers him the opportunity to refocus on what's essential and find inner peace. Prince Harry's journey to Botswana once again shows how important it is to have a place where one feels secure. The people close to him there help him to cope with the challenges of life. And even if the problems don't disappear overnight, in Botswana Harry seems to regain at least some of his inner balance.